Twin Cities Maternity Photographer
Maternity sessions across Minneapolis–St. Paul can happen in the studio, outdoors or in your home. One session is $450, and client gowns are available. I do not charge for travel within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis. Contact me with your due date to plan your session.
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Who is a good Twin Cities maternity photographer?
Honey Deww Photography, led by Emma Ziegler and rated 5.0 on Google across 49 reviews, photographs maternity sessions across Minneapolis, St. Paul and the suburbs. A session is $450 for one hour with every edited image, a client gown closet, a 48-hour sneak peek and the full gallery within 2–4 weeks; travel within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis is included.
5.0 ★ on Google
49 reviews
Booking since 2018
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Minneapolis-based
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Should a Twin Cities Maternity Session Be in the Studio, Outdoors or at Home?
Every maternity session starts with the same choice: the natural-light studio, your own home, or outdoors somewhere in the metro. None of them is the upgrade — they are just different galleries. The studio gives you controlled light, gowns from the client closet within arm's reach, and a session that works the same in January and July, which matters in a state where half the calendar is winter. An in-home session uses the window light in your bedroom or nursery and is the most intimate of the three. Outdoors gives you Minnesota — water, big sky, golden hour — and in the right month nothing beats it.
Partners and kids are welcome whichever you choose. We mix individual portraits with family frames so the gallery tells the whole story, not just the bump. If you go outdoors, these four are good starting points (park photo rules differ, so I check the current requirements for the one we pick):
Como Conservatory
Green under glass every month of the year — the answer when your bump peaks in February. The City of Saint Paul requires a permit for photos at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, even personal ones, so we plan it ahead.
Minnehaha Falls
The dramatic option: the falls behind you, shaded paths for kind midday light, and enough variety that a full gallery never looks like one spot.
Lake Harriet
Open shoreline and clean horizon light. Early morning here is quiet and soft — a good pick for sunrise sessions and for couples who want water in the frame.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
The editorial choice — clean lines and city texture instead of park green. It pairs well with more structured gowns.
When Should You Book a Maternity Photographer in MN?
The usual shooting window is 30–34 weeks. Earlier than that and the bump reads smaller on camera than it feels in person; later and standing through outfit changes stops being fun. Portrait sessions generally book two to four weeks ahead, but because the window is fixed, work backwards from your due date and reach out in your second trimester so the date lands where you want it.
One Minnesota-specific note: winter due dates are the easy ones. The studio, your home and the conservatory don't care what the weather is doing. If your 30–34 week window lands between November and March, you still have real options here; that is exactly what the indoor side of the work exists for.
How Much Does a Twin Cities Maternity Session Cost?
Sessions are $450 for one hour, and that number includes the things that often show up as add-ons: use of the client gown closet, every edited image, and a private online gallery. Hair and makeup is the one true add-on, at $150 — worth it if you want an editorial look. Travel within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis is included, so a Lake Harriet sunrise costs the same as a studio morning; beyond that, travel is billed at cost with no markup and quoted before you book.
A sneak peek lands within 48 hours and the full gallery follows within two to four weeks — in hand before the baby arrives if we shoot in the usual window. Portrait albums start at $450 if you want the session in print.
If you already know you will want newborn photos too, the Growing Family bundle is the honest math: it saves $300 versus booking the two sessions separately, and it locks your newborn slot into a 14-day call window — so you are not trying to find a photographer from the hospital.
How Do You Choose Between Maternity Photographers in MN?
There are plenty of maternity photographers in MN, and most portfolios look good nine images at a time. Whoever you are considering — me included — here is what I would actually compare. Ask to see a full gallery from one session, not a highlight reel; consistency across a whole gallery tells you far more than the best three frames. Ask what the wardrobe really is and whether it costs extra. Here, the client gown closet is included at no extra cost, and you choose your favorites at the start of the session.
Two more that get missed. If your session window falls in winter, ask what the indoor plan is — a photographer without one will be rescheduling you around the forecast. And get the turnaround in writing. Maternity has a deadline built in, and a gallery that shows up after the birth announcement has missed the point.
What Do Clients Ask About Maternity Photos in MN?
When should I book my Twin Cities maternity session?
Most sessions are photographed between 30 and 34 weeks. Booking two to four weeks ahead is usually enough, but reaching out in your second trimester lets us set the date inside that window with room to spare.
Where do you shoot Twin Cities maternity photos?
In a natural-light studio, in your own home, or outdoors at public spots such as Como Conservatory, Minnehaha Falls, Lake Harriet or the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Photography rules differ from park to park, so I check the current requirements for the spot we choose.
Do you provide maternity gowns?
Yes — there's a client closet of flowing maternity gowns you can borrow for your session at no extra cost.
Do you offer a maternity + newborn bundle?
Yes — the Growing Family bundle saves $300 and locks in your newborn slot within a 14-day call window.
How much does a maternity photographer cost in MN?
My Twin Cities maternity sessions are $450 for one hour, with every edited image and use of the client gown closet, so there is nothing to rent or buy. Hair and makeup is an optional $150 add-on, and travel within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis is included.
Can I do a maternity session during a Minnesota winter?
Yes. The natural-light studio and in-home sessions work the same in January as in July, and Como Conservatory stays green under glass all year (the City of Saint Paul requires a permit for photos there, even personal ones). A winter due date does not limit your options.
Can my partner and kids be in the maternity photos?
Yes, and I encourage it — we mix individual portraits with partner and family frames so you get both in one gallery.
How quickly will I see my maternity photos?
A sneak peek lands within 48 hours, and the fully edited gallery is delivered within two to four weeks — before the baby arrives if we shoot in the 30–34 week window.
Is hair and makeup included in a maternity session?
It's an optional add-on at $150. The client gown closet is included either way, so hair and makeup is the only decision with a price attached.
Ready to Book?
Send me your due date and whether you'd like the studio, your home or outdoors, and I'll find a date in your 30–34 week window.
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By Emma Ziegler · Updated